Medical negligence experts at Switalskis have welcomed a government decision to appoint senior midwife Donna Ockenden to the role of chair for the forthcoming inquiry into maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – but say the inquiry needs to start urgently for all those families who have been affected by failings in their care.

The National Crime Agency have been looking at allegations of abuse in Rotherham between 1997-2013, known as Operation Stovewood.

Switalskis Solicitors continue to act for families bringing claims against the Hesley Group, following years of abuse, neglect and mistreatment by staff. Many families are still seeking answers about what happened and why no one has been held accountable.

The anniversary of Bethan Jones’ death from sepsis has once again brought into focus a devastating and all too familiar issue - the failure to recognise and treat sepsis quickly enough.

In the world of contentious probate, many clients are women who have survived domestic abuse, coercive control, financial manipulation, and relationships that were on the brink of collapse long before their partner passed away. In this blog, we recognise their resilience and endurance.

Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. However, writing a will is not a one-time task. Life changes, and your Will needs to reflect those changes to ensure it remains valid and effective.

Sport is an important part of life for many people across the country, offering physical and mental health benefits. When safety standards are not met, the consequences can be devastating.

An expert medical negligence solicitor based in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire has expressed ‘grave concerns’ over patient safety after it emerged that the organisation responsible for hospitals in the region has been placed into special measures.